All versions of Mac OS X that were made to run on PowerPC systems (with the exception of Leopard) had a Mac OS 9 emulation layer called 'Classic'. Some our other sites that you can take much advantage from: MacDownload.ORG: Download Mac Software, App & Games Full version. :-/ Just didn't want to upgrade too much on this one when it's basically throw-away in a year or so.Download file - Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Retail DVD.iso. This will get me through the next year or so before I shell out the big bucks for a completely new system with all new adobe suite, etc. I'm also going to see if he sells memory and have it put on as well (512MB PC-133 DIMM for Apple PowerMac G4 w/133MHz FSB) while he's at it or buy it myself and do so later, as I've found it here: My least expensive option: I'm going to opt to have a mac-reseller install the DVD drive and he's going to include loading 10.4 onto my harddrive for the service fee, since it's older software (he doesn't mind the sales loss and he's a friend).
Now, the only question left is: how do I install a Mac-smart brain like your's into my Mac-stupid head? And thanks for the great links, I had no idea about those stores. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You've really helped. Please do post back with further questions and comments. Install OS 9 and update as directed earlier. Open installer and begin installation process.
Select the sub-volume (indented) under Manufacturer ID (usually Macintosh HD).Ĭheck to be sure your Volume Name and Volume Format are correct. Select Volume Format as Mac OS Extended (Journaled)Ĭlick Partition button at bottom of panel. Type in name in Name field (usually Macintosh HD) Select number of partition in pull-down menu above Volume diagram. (You are about to create a single partition volume.) Go to the Utilities menu (Tiger) Installer menu (Panther & earlier) and launch Disk Utility. Be sure you have an up-to-date, tested backup of at least your Users folder and any third party applications you do not want to re-install before attempting this procedure.īoot from the install CD holding down the "C" key. Warning! This procedure will destroy all data on your Hard Disk Drive. Run Software Update and apply all updates available.įormatting, Partitioning Zeroing a Hard Disk Drive in OS X Restart and Repair permissions (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility)!ġ2. Go to File menu and Repair OS 9 Permissionsĩ. Whichever way you choose, backup your computer, preferably clone to an external HDD.ħ. I concur with sig in that you did not install OS 9 drivers on your HDD when you formatted.Ī.
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